African River Martin vs Dusky Crag Martin

Pseudochelidon eurystomina compared with Ptyonoprogne concolor

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African River Martin Dusky Crag Martin
Scientific Name Pseudochelidon eurystomina Ptyonoprogne concolor
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Hirundinidae Hirundinidae
Conservation Status Data Deficient Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 23.8 cm (9.4 in) 21.4 cm (8.4 in)
Weight 26.0 g (0.92 oz) 13.0 g (0.46 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3 2-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

African River Martin only

Dusky Crag Martin only

None

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

African River Martin

Least Concern

Dusky Crag Martin

About These Birds

African River Martin

The African River Martin is a data-deficient swallow of the Hirundinidae family, with a wingspan of about 24 cm and a weight of 26 g. It is a poorly known species of the Congo River basin, roosting in vast numbers on sandy river islands during the dry season.

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